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work out

VERB
solve; satisfy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve arrange come out complete develop devise figure out fix form formulate handle happen resolve win
WEAK
attain be effective bring off clear come to terms compromise construct contrive elaborate evolve find out finish get something done go go well manipulate pan out plan prosper pull off put together reach agreement result succeed swing turn out up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break destroy disarrange disorganize disturb fail forget give up halt ignore lose neglect stop

Example Sentences

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Unfortunately for most, that dream doesn't work out.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

However, life does not always work out that way.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

I have to do it in the morning because I just will never work out otherwise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

What’s Next: The initial test of whether a joint SpaceX-Tesla venture can work out will come with Musk’s ambitious Terafab project.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“You have your conditioner and comb, right? Take your time and work out every tangle. I mean every single one.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn